Lancôme Tonique Confort for oily acne-prone skin
Acacia Honey
Glycerin
Sodium Hyaluronate
Butylene Glycol
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin due to the humectant action of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, which provide excellent hydration but lack targeted ingredients for optimal oil control.
- While honey and yeast extract offer soothing benefits, the formula primarily addresses general skincare needs rather than your specific concerns of acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients and the inclusion of beneficial components like honey and yeast extract.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and move to daily use if your skin feels fine.
- Apply your hydrating toner after cleansing and before putting on your moisturizer or SPF.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the hydrating toner into your skin with your hands. Let it ⏱absorb for a minute before adding your next product.
- Applying the hydrating toner on slightly damp skin helps your face absorb it better. This keeps your oily skin balanced and hydrated.
- Be sure to avoid the eye area when applying. Do a patch test before your first use to check for any reaction.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 4.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this toner is widely celebrated by users with dry and sensitive skin for its ability to provide immediate, deep hydration and a soothing effect that alleviates tightness. The milky, serum-like texture is a hit for leaving skin soft and glowing. A minority of users with hypersensitive skin report stinging or irritation due to the fragrance and active ingredients.
Highlights
Intense hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “gives my skin an instant dewy glow”
- “deeply hydrated skin in just 30 minutes”
- “eliminated my dry patches”
- “skin feels plump and moisturized”
Luxurious texture Often Mentioned
- “silky-soft milky consistency”
- “glides on like a serum”
- “thicker than normal toners”
- “absorbs quickly without greasiness”
Soothing and softening Often Mentioned
- “instantly calms my redness”
- “leaves skin feeling velvet soft”
- “comforts tight, dry skin”
- “makes skin feel smooth and prepped”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like fresh roses and honey”
- “luxurious spa-like fragrance”
- “scent is relaxing and not overpowering”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “very expensive for a toner”
- “pricey but lasts a long time”
- “hard to justify the cost”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “felt a burning sensation immediately”
- “caused my face to turn red”
- “stung my sensitive skin”
- “broke me out in tiny bumps”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “left a tacky film on my face”
- “felt a bit sticky under makeup”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “perfume smell is too strong”
- “fragrance irritated my nose and skin”
- “wish it was unscented”
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Questions and answers
How well does LancDme Tonique Confort work for oily acne-prone skin?
This hydrating toner works okay for your oily acne-prone skin, providing good moisture with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate while being safe and unlikely to cause irritation. However, it lacks targeted oil-controlling ingredients for breakouts and blemishes. A product of this type needs oil-controlling agents and soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica extract or Beta-Glucan to properly manage breakouts while keeping skin balanced.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate make this toner a good fit for oily skin by providing essential hydration, while acacia honey and yeast extract offer soothing benefits. However, because it lacks ingredients to control oil and breakouts, an oily skin type needs a toner that adds targeted oil-balancing and blemish-fighting components alongside deep hydration.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013
What does Acacia Honey do for oily acne-prone skin?
Acacia Honey helps hydrate oily skin without feeling heavy, while its natural properties may help calm redness and soothe breakouts. A product for this skin type needs lightweight moisture and soothing ingredients like honey or aloe vera to keep skin smooth and clear.
What does Glycerin do for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily acne-prone skin hydrated without feeling heavy. It draws moisture into the skin while supporting the skin barrier so it stays soft and balanced.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
Lancôme Tonique Confort fits into a morning routine for oily acne-prone skin right after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It is safe for your skin and provides good hydration through glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, though oily acne-prone skin also needs targeted ingredients for oil control and blemishes.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this toner with retinol by applying it right after cleansing to keep your skin hydrated and calm. This type of skin also needs targeted ingredients like salicylic acid or oil-controlling components to properly manage breakouts.
How often should I use it?
You can use Lancôme Tonique Confort as part of your daily routine because it is safe for oily skin and provides good moisture, though it lacks ingredients for oil control.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin because it has a safe formula with no harsh ingredients, though a product of this type needs targeted blemish-control ingredients and oil-balancing components for an optimal fit.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (hexyl cinnamal and parfum).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical moisturizers improved skin barrier function and surface moisture, while a postbiotic moisturizer with yeast extract uniquely supported microbiome balance and modulated biomarkers of skin barrier, structure, and inflammation in participants and ex vivo explants exposed to environmental aggressors.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023A novel formulation of hydroxyphenoxy propionic acid, ellagic acid, yeast extract, and salicylic acid demonstrated parity in improving pigmentation, skin tone, spot intensity, and spot size compared to standard prescription 4% hydroquinone and 0.025% tretinoin in 82 subjects, with superior tolerability.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013Honey-based dressings reduced mean healing duration, length of hospital stay, and VAS pain scores compared with povidone iodine-based dressings in 1236 participants.
Journal of Wound Care, 2021Topical honey application improved the mean duration of attacks and pain, occurrence of crusting, and healing time compared to acyclovir cream in 16 adult patients with recurrent labial and genital herpes lesions.
Medical Science Monitor, 2004The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019
Why other toners fit oily acne-prone skin better
Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethanolamine, Acacia Honey, Honey, Mannitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclodextrin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Protein, Hexyl Cinnamal, Yeast, Yeast Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Disodium Succinate, Ci 14700, Red 4, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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